How to Find Someone at Metrowest Detention Center (Miami‑Dade): Step‑by‑Step Search Guide
Looking for someone who may be held at Metrowest Detention Center? The fastest way to check is Miami‑Dade County's official in‑custody search. This guide walks you through what to type, how to read the results, and how to confirm you've found the right person.
You'll need the person's name in the format Miami‑Dade's in‑custody search expects: last name first, followed by either a first initial or the full first name.
If you have the person's date of birth, keep it handy. It's one of the easiest ways to tell apart two people with the same name. Knowing a middle initial or common spelling variations (Jon vs. John, for example) helps too, so you can try different entries if your first search comes up empty.
In the Miami‑Dade in‑custody search, type the last name first, then add either the first initial or the full first name. Two formats to try: "Smith, J" and "Smith, John." Not sure which will pull results? Start with just the initial, then repeat the search using the full first name.
The results show more than just a name. Each entry can include the individual's name, date of birth, race, sex, location, charges, bond amount, jail number, booking date and time, and a mugshot.
Use these details to confirm you're looking at the right person, especially if the name is common. Start by matching the date of birth and checking the mugshot. From there, look at the location and the rest of the booking details to make sure everything lines up. Charges, bond amount, jail number, and booking date and time can all help you separate similar entries. Don't rely on name alone.
Note: If the date of birth and mugshot don't match, treat a name match as a likely false hit. Always confirm with multiple fields before assuming you've found the right person.
- Search with last name + first initial - Example: “Garcia, M.”
- Search with last name + full first name - Example: “Garcia, Maria.”
Getting multiple results and not sure which one is correct? Match the date of birth first, then check the mugshot. After that, use location, charges, bond amount, jail number, and booking date and time to narrow it down.
Tip: If your first search doesn't pull anything up, double-check the spelling and try both name formats (first initial, then full first name). See a close match? Confirm it using the date of birth, mugshot, and location.
Pre Search Checklist
- ✓ Write down the person’s last name.
- ✓ Have either the first initial or the full first name ready (you can try both).
- ✓ If you know it, keep their date of birth handy for confirmation.
- ✓ Run the search as “Last name, First initial.”
- ✓ If needed, run it again as “Last name, Full first name.”
- ✓ In the results, confirm identity using date of birth and mugshot first, then location and the other booking details.
This guide covers how to enter a name correctly and how to interpret what you see in the Miami‑Dade in‑custody results. It doesn't cover topics like how often the database updates, how quickly a recent booking appears, release timing, or how to contact the facility. For the most current, authoritative status, go directly to Miami‑Dade County's official in‑custody search.
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